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Editor’s Note — Journalists live with one certainty — everybody has a story to tell — and that is especially true now. With that in mind, the staff of the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter will occasionally share their stories with readers. Have one you’d like to share. The telephone number is (785) 472-5085.
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Fr. Joshua Werth of the St. Bernard’s and St. Igantius’ Catholic Churches found a way to tend his flock during the Covid-19 situation by conducting church services Sunday outside St. Bernard’s. Patrons stayed in their cars while listening to the service on the radio. STACEY HALBGEWACHS/For the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
Read moreOn Friday, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion stimulus package providing emergency assistance to the American people, businesses and health care providers amid the response to the COVID-19 outbreak was signed into law. The package includes a one-time direct cash payment to individuals and families. Unfortunately, the bill’s passage has opened up a brand new opportunity for scammers to take advantage of vulnerable people during an emergency situation.
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Gov. Laura Kelly has issued a Stay at Home Order effective at 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 30 and lasts through April 19. More details to come.
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A Safer at Home Order has been issued by the Ellsworth County Health Officers. The order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 30. The full order is shown below:
Read moreKANOPOLIS — A resolution to extend the maturity date of the temporary notes issued this past March for the city water project was approved March 10 by the Kanopolis City Council during the monthly council meeting.
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KANOPOLIS — Kanopolis city hall will be closed to the public effective immediately as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus. That was the decision made by the Kanopolis City Council March 18 during a special meeting.
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“He will rescue you from the fowler’s snare, from the destructive plague.
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